ACHUKA Book of the Day 3 Oct 2025
“While the narrative’s characterizations and diction hew to tradition (“Nibble, nibble, little mouse, who is nibbling at my house?”), its horrors land with fresh force in an epic retelling that suits the illustrations’ eerie magnificence.” Publishers Weekly
“A stunning book for children who are drawn to stories that send a chill down their back.’ BookTrust
How can this be? you might well ask. Well, Stephen King has written a version of Hansel and Gretel to accompany images the late Maurice Sendak originally created for an opera. Rest assured King fans, this is a horror story.
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The legendary Stephen King brings to life beautiful opera set and costume design illustrations by Maurice Sendak, the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Where the Wild Things Are, in this thrilling, must-have reimagining of the Brothers Grimm’s fairytale, Hansel and Gretel.
This beautiful book includes a personal introduction from Stephen King and has been created in close collaboration with the Maurice Sendak Foundation. A stunning, high-quality hardback with jacket, it is the perfect gift for fans of King, Sendak and dark fairy tales.
Book Review: “Hansel and Gretel,” retold by Stephen King; illustrated by Maurice Sendak https://t.co/WLzO7wPmJl
— Thinking English (@thinkingenglish) August 29, 2025
#167 finished. A beautifully presented re-interpretation of the classic Grimm Fairy tale, King of course adds his own touch to the story which is beautifully illustrated by Maurice Sendak @StephenKing
1) Stephen King – Hansel & Gretel pic.twitter.com/2kQugdEWJN— Ian (@iandixon72) September 20, 2025
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